Purchasing Agent

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

About the role

This position is located onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD. The Purchasing Agent will perform intermediate professional work procuring a variety of services, supplies, materials and equipment in accordance with company, customer and legal requirements. The Purchasing Agent will proactively consider price, quality, availability, reliability and technical support when choosing suppliers and merchandise to support the business and meet contract obligations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures all procurement actions are completed in accordance with the Acquisition Policy & Procurement Manual.
• Procures parts, supplies, and services including those with unique aspects or critical characteristics using the most effective method.
• Conducts market research, identifies potential vendors, and creates solicitation packages.
• Evaluates offers, comparative price analyses for reasonableness, and recommends awards.
• Assembles, reviews, and maintains administrative files related to procurements.
• Evaluates incoming requests for completeness including due dates, accounting codes, item descriptions, quantities, etc.
• Maintains logs, as required and needed, to timely and accurately track procurements from receipt to closure.
• Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers, resolving issues expeditiously, providing updates, and addressing concerns.
• Maintains records of performance and charts of assigned key performance indicators.
• Operates Government or Chugach owned motor vehicles and/or other equipment.
• Performs various lower classified duties such as file maintenance, workspace cleanup, and telephone answering as required.
• Adheres to established Chugach safety, personnel policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• At least two (2) years of experience procuring materials and services in a maintenance and/or construction environment.
• Ability to pass pre-hire background and drug screen.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Pay

$39.89 hourly